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Reasonably, it depends on whether it is squidgy. =P
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∙ 7y agoOnce a clay plant pot (for instance) is fired in a kiln, it becomes solid, but can shatter if dropped on a hard floor.
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What is the definition of ceramic?
The literal definition is clay and chemicals fired together to create a hard brittle heat resistant material
Based on these pieces of pottery found in the Grand Canyon National Park would you describe pottery as a malleable or a brittle material?
The brittle pottery that has not been fired is called green ware. Ceramics need to be fired before they will harden into a material that is less easily broken.
Why do ceramics break easily?
In my concern ceramic materials are very strong materials which are not allow even small deformation
What is firing clay?
Firing clay is when a clay is fired in a kiln, this is to make the clay stay strong.
What is clay slab?
a clay slab is a slab made of clay
Can baked clay be recyled?
No, baked clay can't be recycled because it becomes very hard when baked, and it is very brittle to recycle it after.
Are non-metals brittle?
yes,nonmetals are brittle and cannot be rolled into wires or pounded into sheets +++ Not at all. Synthetic plastics are non-metals, and while some are indeed brittle others are, well, plastic by the true definition of that term! Clay is a natural plastic, and not considered a metal although the clay-forming minerals include complex compounds of metals. Wood is not metallic - but that's not brittle unless dried completely.
What is the definition of ceramic?
The literal definition is clay and chemicals fired together to create a hard brittle heat resistant material
Why doesn't a bowl fall apart?
Sometimes it does if it is brittle enough. If you have a clay bowl, and you let the sun over dry it, it will fall apart.
What is ductile deformation-?
it is when something breaks from its original shape and cannot return to its original form
What is the opposite of hard that starts with the letters 'br'?
brittle
Why does clay change when it becomes hard and brittle?
The molecules stick together because they're plate shaped. It's like putting two phone books together by putting page over page. if you pull, it will stick together. if you let go, it'll drop and fall apart. thats what clay molecules do.
Based on these pieces of pottery found in the Grand Canyon National Park would you describe pottery as a malleable or a brittle material?
The brittle pottery that has not been fired is called green ware. Ceramics need to be fired before they will harden into a material that is less easily broken.
Is pottery a malleable or a brittle material?
Clay is malleable if there is water present in the clay body. As clay dries it goes through several stages. First is wet clay, which is very malleable. Second is what I call the cheese hard stage. It is still slightly bendable without cracking. Third is the leather hard stage. At this stage clay cannot be bent without cracking but you can still add or subtract from the surface by carving or building up with wet clay. Fourth is the bone dry stage. At this point the clay is dry and can no longer be added upon or subtracted from. It can only be fired or reconstituted into wet clay. After firing, I'm sure you know that pottery is very durable.
Is wood ductile or brittle?
Brittle
Is the crust brittle?
Yes! it is brittle
Is copper brittle?
No, copper is not brittle
